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Boughton Lodge is a domestic house that has been converted to provide a residential care home for people requiring a home due to difficulties and infirmities, including a form of dementia.
Their aim is to provide those residents with a ‘home from home’ in a secure, relaxed and comfortable environment.
The home...
Situated in Kingsthorpe, Boughton Lodge Care Home is less than two miles from Northampton City Centre with great transport links.
Boughton Lodge is a domestic house that has been converted to provide a residential care home for people requiring a home due to difficulties and infirmities, including a form of dementia.
Their aim is to provide those residents with a ‘home from home’ in a secure, relaxed and comfortable environment.
The home has 17 bedrooms set across two floors with a stair chair lift for ease of access to the first floor. The majority of rooms have en-suite toilet and wash basins and some are fitted with walk- in showers. The bedrooms are the resident's private space and are encouraged to personalise their rooms. The home provides all the furniture they should require but if residents prefer to bring their own they may do so.
Residents have a choice of two lounges to relax and socialise in, as well as secure patio areas to overlook the gardens of the home.
Landscaped gardens wrap around the home, providing areas for relaxing and socialising outdoors, with certain areas being secure for those with dementia.
Nutritious food plays a big role in keeping older, vulnerable people in good health. The home provides high-quality food which is prepared on-site with choices available for residents to choose from. Special dietary requirements are catered for including gluten free diets and diabetics.
At Boughton Lodge, staff are trained to provide residents with care and support using a person-centred approach. They aim to provide activities that residents will enjoy by consulting with residents and families. Activities may consist of a number of in-home activities as well as regular external excursions.
Boughton Lodge has a purpose-built hairdressing salon where the hairdresser visits twice a week. There are regular visits from chiropodists and opticians.
Care Provided by Boughton Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 19 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please give us a call if you would like further clarification regarding our fees.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Boughton Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Boughton Lodge Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Kingsthorpe Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lauren Bushnell (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (15)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Visiting
- Please call to arrange a visit, the home can accommodate most days and times
Parking
- Driveway allowing for multiple cars to park
Boughton Lodge Care Home Reviews (23)
Boughton Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.706) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Boughton Lodge Care Home has 23 reviews.
Our Mum has been with Boughton Lodge for nearly two and a half years following the diagnosis of Alzheimer's and her not being safe at home. From day 1 the staff and management at the home, went out of their way to make Mum feel welcome and whilst it took her a while to settle in, she has been well...
She would participate in all the games and activities and liked to chat to the fellow residents and carers. She particularly enjoyed the recent farm visit where she was patting all the animals and chatting to the owners.
We can't thank Lauren and the team enough for their kindness and support during Mums time there and in particular during her recent passing.
We have no hesitation in recommending the home for loved ones and we are so please Mum resided there.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind and thoughtful review, particularly at such a difficult time for you and your family.
It was a privilege to care for your Mum over the past two and a half years and to get to know her so well. We have many fond memories of her taking...
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind and thoughtful review, particularly at such a difficult time for you and your family.
It was a privilege to care for your Mum over the past two and a half years and to get to know her so well. We have many fond memories of her taking part in activities, chatting with residents and staff, and enjoying special days such as the recent farm visit.
Your comments about the care, kindness and support she received mean a great deal to Lauren and the whole team. We are very grateful that you placed your trust in Boughton Lodge to care for your Mum, and we are pleased that she came to regard the home as a place where she felt settled, cared for and loved.
Boughton Lodge became my saviour when after several safeguards for my mum they offered her a place to live safely. She has high anxiety and Alzheimer's disease leaving her unable to be safe at home and the Boughton Lodge went out of their way to settle her in and make reasonable adjustment for her...
I would recommend the home to any family in a similar situation.
It means a great deal to know that your mum has settled in well and feels safe, supported, and understood. We are pleased that the team have been able to...
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We are very grateful that you took the time to share your experience of Boughton Lodge.It means a great deal to know that your mum has settled in well and feels safe, supported, and understood. We are pleased that the team have been able to make the right adjustments for her and that she has enjoyed taking part in activities, including the recent farm visit. Your comments about Lauren and the staff team are also very much appreciated. We are proud of the care, respect, and kindness they show to our residents and families each day. Thank you again for your recommendation and for placing your trust in us to care for your mum.
I have been really pleased with the home as mum can be a little stressed and I feel mum is safe and I can relax when I am at home knowing that she is being properly looked after. Very happy with the day to day care mum receives and the staff have her best interests at heart. I feel my mum appears...
I have been really pleased with the home as mum can be a little stressed and I feel mum is safe and I can relax when I am at home knowing that she is being properly looked after. Very happy with the day to day care mum receives and the staff have her best interests at heart. I feel my mum appears more relaxed when I come to visit her.
Thanks for sharing this review. It means a lot to hear that your mum feels safe and more relaxed. We focus on consistent day-to-day care, so it's good to know you see that when you visit. If you ever want to talk through anything about her care or routine, you can contact us anytime.
We are very pleased with the care my father has and is receiving at Boughton Lodge Care Home. The staff are fantastic and have consistently ensured that his needs are met, providing him with compassionate and attentive care. While there have been a few management decisions we disagreed with, we are...
We are very pleased with the care my father has and is receiving at Boughton Lodge Care Home. The staff are fantastic and have consistently ensured that his needs are met, providing him with compassionate and attentive care. While there have been a few management decisions we disagreed with, we are happy to report that these issues have been resolved to our satisfaction. Overall, we are happy and grateful to the dedicated team and their commitment to our father's well-being.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Boughton Lodge Care Home. We are thrilled to hear that you are pleased with the care your father is receiving and that our staff have consistently met his needs. We appreciate your patience and understanding regarding the management...
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Boughton Lodge Care Home. We are thrilled to hear that you are pleased with the care your father is receiving and that our staff have consistently met his needs. We appreciate your patience and understanding regarding the management decisions you initially disagreed with and we're glad to know that these issues have been resolved to your satisfaction. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to continuously improve our services. Your kind words about our dedicated team and their commitment to your father's well-being mean a lot to us. Thank you again for your support and for entrusting us with your father's care.
Staff are friendly and look after Mum well.
Staff are friendly and look after Mum well.
Thank you for sharing your positive thoughts about our staff, we will ensure this is fed back to them and we are honoured to be entrusted with your mum's care.
Care very good.
Care very good.
Thank you for your kind feedback; I will share this with our staff.
This is an outstanding care home and we would recommend it to anyone. The carers are very supportive and go beyond with meeting Mum's needs. There is now an activity coordinator, which has made such a difference to the residents. Activities and outings are always organised, which help to stimulate...
This is an outstanding care home and we would recommend it to anyone. The carers are very supportive and go beyond with meeting Mum's needs. There is now an activity coordinator, which has made such a difference to the residents. Activities and outings are always organised, which help to stimulate them and definitely improve their wellbeing.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am very pleased we are able to support your mum's needs. I will share your feedback with our activities coordinator.
Can't rate the home high enough!
Can't rate the home high enough!
Thank you for your positive feedback, this is greatly appreciated. I'm so glad you rate our home so highly.
The best thing I have done for my mum since she wasn’t able to care for herself. Boughton Lodge is a cosy home from home for the residents but it has all the care any individual needs. The residents are comfortable, occupied and happy, which is a priority. Everyone is so friendly and caring and...
The best thing I have done for my mum since she wasn’t able to care for herself. Boughton Lodge is a cosy home from home for the residents but it has all the care any individual needs. The residents are comfortable, occupied and happy, which is a priority. Everyone is so friendly and caring and it’s spotlessly clean. I couldn’t ask for more. I highly recommend Boughton Lodge for your loved one, it’s well worth a visit.
Thank you for your review. We really appreciate the positive feedback, its great for staff to know this and that the home is clean.
Whenever I visit Boughton Lodge, my visit is always a very pleasant one. Boughton Lodge has a happy, friendly atmosphere, the staff are lively, cheerful and very caring, what's more important is that the residents are happy, relaxed and enjoy the activities, as I do myself. I join in with the...
Whenever I visit Boughton Lodge, my visit is always a very pleasant one. Boughton Lodge has a happy, friendly atmosphere, the staff are lively, cheerful and very caring, what's more important is that the residents are happy, relaxed and enjoy the activities, as I do myself. I join in with the activities, keep fit, sing-a-longs, when I visit. My step-mum is very well looked after in all respects.
Thank you for the review, its great that you join in with our various activities and I will share your compliments with the staff.
The care home manager is very personable. The staff are all warm and friendly. My mum was very well cared for and was always treated with dignity.
The care home manager is very personable. The staff are all warm and friendly. My mum was very well cared for and was always treated with dignity.
Thank you, I will share your kind comments with the staff.
It is a small,...
It is a small, inviting and friendly home that is well managed. Any queries are dealt with quickly and fairly and you really feel you are listened to.
The staff here are marvellous and I am really pleased and happy with the care and respect they give my mum.
Covid has impacted on some of the activities but prior to Covid they were numerous and interesting eg canal trips and visiting the Zoo. Now activities are limited to the home but still provide lots of stimulus and fun. This is a strength of the home.
Thank you that's lovely, hopefully very soon we will be able to get back to the full range of activities. It's great to know that you find us approachable.
Mum has been a resident at Boughton Lodge for 2.5 years. It's a small home with a family feel, including all the staff, residents and their families. We visited regularly before Covid and always felt welcome and at home. The entertainments manager ensures there are varied activities every week,...
Mum's health has gradually worsened over the years (she's 95) and at all stages, staff have supported her, and us, in providing the best care possible. We are very thankful we chose Boughton Lodge to be Mum's home.
Thank you, we are so blessed to have our activities coordinator, it was lovely of her to find new ways of celebrating Christmas, thank you for recognising her talents.
My mum has been a resident for over 2 years now and in that time has been extremely well cared for. The staff empathise with her and with my sisters and me. Over the Covid 19 period the home have been exceptional. When allowed we've had window visits but overall we've kept in touch via video...
My mum has been a resident for over 2 years now and in that time has been extremely well cared for. The staff empathise with her and with my sisters and me. Over the Covid 19 period the home have been exceptional. When allowed we've had window visits but overall we've kept in touch via video calls. The entertainments lady has organised this and it has been an absolute lifeline for us to keep in touch with Mum. They have not had a single case of Covid 19 due to their stringent safety rules. Exceptional.
Thank you so much, your comments are very much appreciated.
My mother is safe, well cared for and her needs are the staff's priority. I have very good communications with staff and management so if I have any questions they are answered immediately. I have peace of mind knowing that my mother is part of the Boughton Lodge family. The food provided is...
My mother is safe, well cared for and her needs are the staff's priority. I have very good communications with staff and management so if I have any questions they are answered immediately. I have peace of mind knowing that my mother is part of the Boughton Lodge family. The food provided is home-cooked so nutritional needs are catered for. I am able to deliver anything my mother might need, treats or personal. At times when I know, she has had a bad day I know she is being looked after and comforted. All the staff are very friendly and provide a happy atmosphere.
That's lovely thank you so much, it's great to know the team have remained happy, especially in these challenging times.
My mother returned from Australia to Northampton and after visiting suitable care homes finally selected Boughton Lodge due to the friendly staff and homely atmosphere. This proved to be an excellent choice. All staff and management were proactive at all times. Took time to speak to my mother and...
My mother returned from Australia to Northampton and after visiting suitable care homes finally selected Boughton Lodge due to the friendly staff and homely atmosphere. This proved to be an excellent choice. All staff and management were proactive at all times. Took time to speak to my mother and the care was second to none. The whole family cannot thank everyone at Boughton Lodge enough. Food excellent. Very clean.
My mother was a resident in the home for two years and four months. She was very well looked after and was very happy living there. The staff were very professional and friendly. They were very supportive when Mum sadly passed away.
My mother was a resident in the home for two years and four months. She was very well looked after and was very happy living there. The staff were very professional and friendly. They were very supportive when Mum sadly passed away.
I was always happy when I left my mum after visiting her, knowing that she was happy in her home. She was always smiling and seemed happy. Boughton Lodge felt like my mum's home not too big, not too many other residents. I had faith in all the staff that they always had my mum's best interests in...
I was always happy when I left my mum after visiting her, knowing that she was happy in her home. She was always smiling and seemed happy. Boughton Lodge felt like my mum's home not too big, not too many other residents. I had faith in all the staff that they always had my mum's best interests in heart. Thank you all for looking after her!
Thank you, Neil, for your kind words, it was an absolute pleasure looking after your mum.
My great aunt has been residing in Boughton Lodge for a number of years now. During this time her Alzheimers Disease has slowly deteriorated. I cannot speak highly enough of the staff that care for her. She is now frail, but her independence and dignity are respected. The manager, carers and...
My great aunt has been residing in Boughton Lodge for a number of years now. During this time her Alzheimers Disease has slowly deteriorated. I cannot speak highly enough of the staff that care for her. She is now frail, but her independence and dignity are respected. The manager, carers and support staff are all approachable, friendly and knowledgeable. Family are always included in her plan of care and made to feel welcome whatever time you visit.
Thank you for your kind feedback, it's a pleasure to provide care for your Great Aunt.
We moved my aunt here from another care home that we felt wasn't the right place for her. Since we moved her she has socialised more in a short space of time than she did in 9 months in the other home. She is happy to be assisted with personal care here, something the other home said she wouldn't...
The carers are lovely, the manager knows us all by name and always has time to talk. We are more than happy with the care home and couldn't recommend it enough.
Thank you Rachel for your kind words.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 August 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 10 August 2026We currently have 1 room vacancies - Applicable for Old age and Dementia residents. Room 1 - Ground floor En-suite wash basin and toilet.
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Meet the Team (2)

I have dedicated my entire career to helping and supporting people at every stage of their lives. I began as a Nursery Practitioner and Baby Room...
I have dedicated my entire career to helping and supporting people at every stage of their lives. I began as a Nursery Practitioner and Baby Room Leader, building a strong foundation in early years care before moving into mental health services as a Support Worker, working with both inpatients and outpatients. I then progressed into children’s residential homes and worked alongside Social Services, completing detailed assessments and writing reports for court. My journey has also included supporting elderly residents in residential care homes, where I discovered a particular passion for safeguarding and end-of-life care.Starting in residential care as a Carer, I worked my way up to Senior Care Assistant, then Team Leader, and now serve proudly in my role as Home Manager. Each step has strengthened my leadership skills and deepened my commitment to providing compassionate, person-centred care. I hold a qualification in Performing Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Work, and I am currently working towards my NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management. Above all, my passion has always been — and continues to be — helping those in need. Outside of work, I enjoy travelling and taking mini breaks with my loved ones, creating special memories together.

My name is Elaine, and I am the activities coordinator here at Boughton Lodge. Throughout my career, I have always enjoyed being creative. But it...
My name is Elaine, and I am the activities coordinator here at Boughton Lodge. Throughout my career, I have always enjoyed being creative. But it wasn't until my husband purchased a shop in Daventry and we moved to Northampton that I secured a job that would enable me to travel the world and use this creativity. It was my job to arrange bespoke travel programmes for my clients and enable them to engage in experiences of a lifetime. Every tiny detail had to be considered, but the reward of seeing the clients' faces was worth every long hour we worked. I was in this job for nearly 20 years until, due to personal circumstances, I had to change jobs, and I moved to the health and care sector and worked for a charity providing independent and affordable living for older people. It was the best job in the world, where I arranged activities for over 300 residents, even taking them on holiday. After 14 years, the charity was taken over, and I moved to NGH for nearly 4 years and then needed to work part-time. This is when I came to Boughton Lodge. It was like walking into a family of caring, wonderful staff that created an atmosphere that hugs you as soon as you walk through the front door. It is my job to engage with the residents as a group and as individuals to enable them to fulfil their day with meaningful, enjoyable and most importantly, person-centred activities. We have a weekly planner of what activities we will indulge in, but it is always totally flexible. Our residents are not here to fit in with our timetable; we are here to fit into theirs. If we have planned noodle hockey, but they want to sing their hearts out on karaoke, so be it. If I have organised a quiet craft session and they decide they want to form their own rock band, then that's what we will do. The residents here at Boughton Lodge love animals and live entertainment. We have had penguins, miniature donkeys and a farm visit the Lodge along with Flossy, our PAT dog who visits each week.
We take time to listen to our residents, understand their needs and what they enjoy. They are all different, and yes, maybe they might not remember the following day what they did, BUT they will remember how we made them feel.
Personal facts - I have a husky dog licence and can legally take members of the public on a sledge, I have met a real Santa Claus, I have met Richard Branson, who is my hero, I am extremely accident-prone, and intend to write a book about my mishaps when I retire. I like writing poetry.
Frequently Asked Questions about Boughton Lodge Care Home
What types of Care is Boughton Lodge Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Boughton Lodge Care Home have?
There are 15 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Boughton Lodge Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Boughton Lodge Care Home to the centre of Northampton?
1.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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